Question

the breakdown of polymers occurs by a process called ________; in which water is added to break bonds between monomers.

polymerase

functional groups

hydrolysis

dehydration reaction

Explanation:

• Polymerase is an enzyme for polymer synthesis, not breakdown.
• Functional groups are chemical groups in molecules, not a breakdown process.
• Hydrolysis is the process where water is used to break bonds (like in polymer breakdown to monomers).
• Dehydration reaction removes water to form polymers, opposite of what's described.

Answer:

C. hydrolysis